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A fire has been reported on the Roujan road, north-west of Pézenas. Update at 4.00 pm: The fire has been extinguished; just over 20 hectares have been burnt! Update at 3.50 pm: The fire has now been brought under control; nearly 200 firefighters have been mobilised. The four Canadair aircraft have been withdrawn. Just over 20 hectares have been burnt! Update at 3.20 pm: The fire has now been stabilised; the Canadair aircraft have been withdrawn. Update at 3.00 pm: The fire is still burning; it is located at a place called La Croix Blanche. Over 20 hectares have already been burnt. More than 160 firefighters have been mobilised, along with four Canadair aircraft.